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‘I couldn’t have shoplifted that one - but at least I’m in jail for winter’

‘I couldn’t have shoplifted that one - but at least I’m in jail for winter’

13 October 2024

A prolific thief who admitted swiping booze from several shops on release from prison later denied one offence, insisting he was still in his cell.

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New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

13 October 2024

Proposed new rules dog owners must follow or risk a fine have seen questions asked about how they would be enforced.

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UK’s oldest scare attraction returns for Halloween

UK’s oldest scare attraction returns for Halloween

13 October 2024

The hair-raising mazes feature terrifying live actors and authentic sets to give visitors a scare. Do you dare to enter?

‘Do I need to smash you?’: Jail for ‘evil-eyed’ son who beat up pensioner parents

‘Do I need to smash you?’: Jail for ‘evil-eyed’ son who beat up pensioner parents

12 October 2024

A 65-year-old woman was left “screaming in fright” after she and her husband were violently assaulted by their son in a drunken rage.

Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

12 October 2024

A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.

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Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

11 October 2024

A 16-year-old boy accused of attempted rape in a park is expected to stand trial.

‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

11 October 2024

A cash-strapped council which revealed a list of 30 properties it intends to offer for sale to claw back funds says not all will be offloaded.

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Trader denies running illegal crypto ATM from shop

Trader denies running illegal crypto ATM from shop

11 October 2024

A computer shop boss believed to be the first person in the UK to be charged on suspicion of operating an illegal crypto ATM has appeared in court.

‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

11 October 2024

A local history society is organising a series of blue plaques to celebrate the heritage of its village and the buildings.

Boy, 15, in court over ‘e-scooter and mobile phone robberies’

Boy, 15, in court over ‘e-scooter and mobile phone robberies’

11 October 2024

A teenager has appeared in court charged on suspicion of the robbery of a mobile phone and an e-scooter.

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

11 October 2024

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

11 October 2024

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss what Labour has managed to achieve in its first 100 days in power.

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‘He needs to accept he’s not wanted’: Fans react as Scally voted out

‘He needs to accept he’s not wanted’: Fans react as Scally voted out

10 October 2024

Gillingham FC fans say a decision to remove their former owner from his role at the club is the right one.

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Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

10 October 2024

A great-great-grandmother was given a surprise party, and reunited with her beloved husband, as she spent her birthday recovering from a broken hip.

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

Drivers impacted by ‘contaminated fuel’ claims told ‘liability will not be an issue’

10 October 2024

Motorists reporting issues with their cars after filling up at a set of supermarket pumps have now been contacted by insurers.

Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

10 October 2024

Pictures from the scene show the extent of the damage caused to a derelict boozer which went up in flames in the early hours.

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School issues ‘stranger danger’ warning after girl ‘grabbed’ on way home

School issues ‘stranger danger’ warning after girl ‘grabbed’ on way home

10 October 2024

School students have been advised to walk home in pairs after a girl was allegedly “accosted” by a man as she walked home from school.

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Boy, 14, and three men arrested after ‘more than 100 batteries stolen from telecoms boxes’

Boy, 14, and three men arrested after ‘more than 100 batteries stolen from telecoms boxes’

10 October 2024

Several suspects have been arrested over the theft of 100 batteries and cables from telecoms boxes around the county.

Prolific thief ‘stole to live’ despite getting £1500 benefits a month

Prolific thief ‘stole to live’ despite getting £1500 benefits a month

10 October 2024

A prolific thief is back behind bars after swiping goods from three stores just weeks after being released from jail.

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

10 October 2024

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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